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Award-winning Cuban musician to perform in Italy

Published on: June 21, 2026
11:46

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban pianist, composer, and educator Ernesto Oliva, winner of the 2026 Cubadisco Award for his album "De regreso a la aldea" (Back to the Village), is scheduled to perform in Italy on June 20 and 21, an official source confirmed.

Cuban Parliament assesses economic transformation proposals

Published on: June 21, 2026
11:45

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly (Parliament) will assess the economic and social transformation proposals debated by the special plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC).

Pakistan leader postpones visit to Switzerland for Iran-US meeting

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:21

Islamabad, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his visit to Switzerland for a meeting on the Middle East crisis, following recent developments related to negotiations between Iran and the United States, the press reported on Friday.

France demands end to Israeli aggression against Lebanon

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:20

Paris, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot demanded an end to the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and called on the United States to pressure Tel Aviv to that effect.

African entity and IOM address the impact of climate change

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:20

Baku, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) agreed in Azerbaijan to collaborate on mitigating the impact of climate change on the displacement of people.

Indian Communist Party reiterates commitment to solidarity with Cuba

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:15

New Delhi, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) reiterated its commitment to supporting Cuba in the face of the growing threat posed by the United States against the Caribbean nation's humanitarian social project.

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:15

Niamey, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) This capital city is returning to its normal rhythm, hours after an attack by an Islamist commando unit against the country's main airport.

Violent Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 28

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:14

Beirut, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) At least 28 people were killed and several wounded as a result of an intense wave of Israeli bombings in southern and eastern Lebanon, in one of the most violent days recorded since the recent agreement between the United States and Iran.

Israeli attacks cause mass displacement in southern Lebanon

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:14

Beirut, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of families fled their homes in the Lebanese districts of Tyre and Bint Jbeil, heading for Sidon and Beirut, following the intensification of Israeli bombings in the south of the country.

Homicides increase in Uruguay

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:14

Montevideo, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Homicides and gunshot wounds increased in Uruguay during the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, it was revealed.

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